A playwright's prayer, n.d.

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A playwright's prayer, n.d.

The typed, unsigned manuscript of "A Playwright's Prayer" contains numerous autograph corrections. The manuscript reveals his ideas and theories about the writing and production of plays, the content of his work, and his opinion about the promotion of his work, criticism, and reviews.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7663829

University of Virginia. Library

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Williams, Tennessee, 1911-1983

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